Taksim, Sishane metro stations in Istanbul to close on April 19 due to security reasons
The F1 Taksim–Kabatas funicular train is seen at a station in Istanbul, Türkiye, on October 6, 2019. (Adobe Stock Photo)
Several metro and funicular stations in Istanbul will be temporarily closed starting Saturday afternoon until further notice, according to a decision by the Istanbul Governor’s Office.
In an official statement, Metro Istanbul, the city’s metro operator, said select stations on the European side will be closed as of 3 p.m. local time (GMT+3) due to security precautions.
The affected lines are as follows:
- Taksim Station (M2 Yenikapi–Haciosman Metro Line)
- Sishane Station (M2 Yenikapi–Haciosman Metro Line)
- F1 Taksim–Kabatas Funicular Line
The Governor’s Office decision comes in response to a planned rally by Türkiye’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), which announced it would hold a march on Istiklal Avenue at 7 p.m. in support of Palestinians in Gaza following recent Israeli attacks.
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